John Fields’s reviews

Aggressive... trying to get clients

I probably should have known better than to respond to a lawyer who trolls the court records for new cases... but I was out of state and the few recommendations I had did not return my calls.

Mr. Fields office was responsive and immediately took my call, heard the basics of my divorce case and quoted my retainer... I went ahead and gave them my credit card number and they said they would send me an authorization and a schedule of fees... however, about 30 minutes after the call I changed my mind after considering the fact my court hearing would be 2 counties away and I would be paying for the time Fields would be driving... seemed like a waste. I immediately called and they agreed not to charge my card. About 15 minutes later I received a call from their office and they advised attorney Fields wanted to speak with me... I said OK and I told him my concerns about paying for unnecessary travel. He tried to convince me to stay and mentioned he would not charge full hourly wages for travel time... he then went right in to discussing some vague strategy about what he would try to do with the case... I listened and gave him a few details about my situation, but I was still unsure. However, Mr. Fields apparently decided I still wanted to retain him so they billed my card and he contacted my Wife's lawyer to advise he was taking the case (which I was told the following day). Meanwhile I was continuing to look for a local attorney and the next business day I called Mr. Fields' office again and told them I was not interested in using their services and would go with a local attorney. They advised they would refund my retainer and that was it.... until approximately 45 days later when I finally received my refund minus $285 for the "consultation" aka Fields convincing me to stay with him.

So needless to say, I would advise you do not even call the office unless you are certain you want to use them.

Ugh, just Ugh!

1.0 star

Posted by anonymous May 9, 2017

I retained this office for help finalizing a divorce case that was a year in the process and scheduled for final trial already. there was a prenup in place and the only thing that they were really hired to do was ensure was that the prenup was not overturned as my husband wanted a portion of my retirement fund and get a permanent child support order entered or the temporary one upheld. They bungled things from day one, client information was entered incorrectly in their system and never fixed in spite of phone calls and assurances to the contrary, items intended to be sent tome were instead sent to my ex-husbands address (with my name). I thank heavens that we didn't have to go to actual trial as I cringe to think of what would have/could have gone wrong there with this group representing me.

Expensive and nothing got done

1.0 star

Posted by anonymous March 12, 2017

I am now down 4000 dollars and nothing got done. This was suppose to be an easy divorce, John T. Feilds really dropped the ball. Didnt return my emails or phone calls unless it was me getting billed. Real joke of an attorney.

Never gave up on a tough fight

5.0 stars

Posted by Laura November 2, 2016

I went through a long and hard divorce and custody fight. John T. Fields and Assoc. really fought for me. They told me what needed to be done and when and filed everything for me in a timely matter. I couldn't have asked for a better law office. They helped me get full placement of my daughter and still have answered any questions that I had after the divorce was finalized. Definitely recommend!

Divorce Action

5.0 stars

Posted by Curtis E. October 31, 2016

Attorney John T. Fields was retained to represent me in a divorce action where my infant child was taken out of the country by her mother. Attorney Fields knowledge, experience, and expertise brought this matter to a swift and beneficial disposition. Attorney Fields and representatives of his office handled this matter with integrity, professionalism, compassion, and dignity. Their efforts were invaluable in bringing my situation to a favorable conclusion. My daughter was returned, and my divorce was finalized to my satisfaction.

Didn't do his job

1.0 star

Posted by anonymous October 28, 2016

I appointed John Fields as my attorney in my custody case for my son. He filed an emergency motion. The judge essentially told him he hadn't followed the correct procedure, and ordered him to file things correctly. He never filed that second motion. So here I am, out $3,000 and nothing was accomplished. I fired him as my lawyer, and retained new counsel. It's sad that his lack of follow through caused me so much wasted time and money. Look elsewhere, there are lawyers locally who wont waste your time and money. I'd really appreciate my money back, as I've had to hire someone else, however I haven't received any response back from him or his office.

Extremely knowledgeable

5.0 stars

Posted by Pam October 18, 2016

I hired Attorney Fields to help me with my divorce and custody. It was a very complicated process with custody, placement, property division and retirement accounts. I appreciated his experience, advice and extensive knowledge during the entire process. I felt that he and his staff were sympathetic and emotionally supportive. He was able to get the best results for me and my children and I always felt like I had the best representation possible.

NOT a pitbull!

1.0 star

Posted by anonymous August 13, 2014

He came across as this pitbull. After the first appointment, I NEVER saw him again. He passed me off to a female attorney in his office. She was weak to say the least. When I asked to have him in court they would say we have to check his calendar. Never did he go to court for me! The office doesn't return your calls. The only thing they are good at is ringing up your bill!

T.R.O. and divorce case

1.0 star

Posted by Natasha November 27, 2013

Attorney Fields never even showed up to my T.R.O. as promised but a younger much less qualified and incapable attorney was there. I was informed that attorney Fields was " sick" and unable to make my court date the day before. The other attorney did not enter anything as evidence as was planned and cross examined with as few questions as necessary. They also charged me for my initial consult which I never agreed to and was told that it was complimentary, obviously more lies. When I left them for a new attorney I was completely taken aback at the cost that they had the audacity to charge me. Almost $5,000.00 for something that I called around for priced an Avg of approx $1200 to $1500 for the whole case. They combined both my contract amounts just to cover the one. It has been a back and forth nightmare with them for any and everything that I need that has to do with my case. Watch your money and your own best interests because they are only watching out for theirs.

Quality not equal to his hourly price

1.0 star

Posted by anonymous September 6, 2013

The law firm discribes John as "Pitbull attorney". This is far from the truth. His is average at best and puts a lot of his work onto younger/less experience attorneys. By doing this I don't feel you get the type of quality John discribes as a "pitbull" and the results of the case showed. The only time you really get to talk to him is just before meeting with the judge. The only thing he is a "Pitbull" at is making sure he get paid and doesn't work with his clients on payment. Becare and watch closely on how much of a bill you are racking up because he does not communicate your balance as he working for you and before you know it your bill will be over 11, 000. Quality does NOT match what you are paying for.